Does anyone know how to extract the files in an exe - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Hanabal · 09-19-2003, 08:09 PM

Ive got a huge exe file, but its broken and it doesnt run correctly, but all i want is the files inside it.

Is there a way i can get to them, maybe manually extract the files.

Is there a program that can do this

Any help will be appreciated

The_Dude · 09-19-2003, 08:23 PM

if it's a self extracting exe file, then you could try one of the compression programs to try and salvage it.

i suggest you try both Winzip and Winrar

if it can be taken out, one of the two (or both) should do the trick.

i suggest you try winrar first, since it's more powerful.

PS - those are direct links and should start the download once clicked upon.

poof · 09-19-2003, 11:35 PM

If it is a .exe utilitized to "execute" an install program, you might want to try hamfisting and do what the .exe was going to do. The problem with modern (post 19**) executables are they call too many programs too make the install work.

I think your question was, to paraphrase: how can I break down a .exe and let me tailor it to my needs.

Have you ever used dos? Determine your need, create a simple .bat file.

Your .exe is not working because it is calling for something it cannot find.

Doesn't mean it is not there, the OS just can't find it.

Check your paths, determine your needs....

I need some sleep.

You might want to do a search of the tfp. Many programmers here. Obviously, I am not included in the programmer group.

But, I have a chicken that can do multiplication tables.
I have a cousin that cannot do math.

I think he is gonna marry that chicken

Who is gonna do their taxes?

Yeah, like I give a cluck!

charliex · 09-20-2003, 09:49 AM

There no way to tell without knowing what sort of executable it is ?

Is it a wrapped zip/rar self extractor , a custom installer, windows resources, something else ?

if you don't know what it is, load it into notepad or wordpad and scan it for recognisable text with maybe a copyight pkware or such give a clue to what it is. Typically theylll be close to the top of the file if its a self extractor.

Hanabal · 09-20-2003, 02:09 PM

i thinks its an installer file. it doesnt need any other files.

It tries to install a program, but one of the files inside is corrupt, so it aborts.

But all i want are the other files inside. I hope thats enough info

charliex · 09-20-2003, 08:07 PM

well which installer it uses would be nice

whats the software you are trying to install ?

some of them are a glorified cab wrapper, so you can often pull them out with a cabviewer.

Hanabal · 09-21-2003, 12:01 AM

just so you know, its steam.

09-19-2003, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hanabal Insane Location: Auckland	Does anyone know how to extract the files in an exe Ive got a huge exe file, but its broken and it doesnt run correctly, but all i want is the files inside it. Is there a way i can get to them, maybe manually extract the files. Is there a program that can do this Any help will be appreciated __________________ I am Hanabal, Phear my elephants

09-19-2003, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	if it's a self extracting exe file, then you could try one of the compression programs to try and salvage it. i suggest you try both Winzip and Winrar if it can be taken out, one of the two (or both) should do the trick. i suggest you try winrar first, since it's more powerful. PS - those are direct links and should start the download once clicked upon. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal Last edited by The_Dude; 09-19-2003 at 08:25 PM..

09-20-2003, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hanabal Insane Location: Auckland	i thinks its an installer file. it doesnt need any other files. It tries to install a program, but one of the files inside is corrupt, so it aborts. But all i want are the other files inside. I hope thats enough info __________________ I am Hanabal, Phear my elephants

09-21-2003, 12:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hanabal Insane Location: Auckland	just so you know, its steam. __________________ I am Hanabal, Phear my elephants

09-19-2003, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
poof Psycho	If it is a .exe utilitized to "execute" an install program, you might want to try hamfisting and do what the .exe was going to do. The problem with modern (post 19**) executables are they call too many programs too make the install work. I think your question was, to paraphrase: how can I break down a .exe and let me tailor it to my needs. Have you ever used dos? Determine your need, create a simple .bat file. Your .exe is not working because it is calling for something it cannot find. Doesn't mean it is not there, the OS just can't find it. Check your paths, determine your needs.... I need some sleep. You might want to do a search of the tfp. Many programmers here. Obviously, I am not included in the programmer group. But, I have a chicken that can do multiplication tables. I have a cousin that cannot do math. I think he is gonna marry that chicken Who is gonna do their taxes? Yeah, like I give a cluck!

09-20-2003, 09:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	There no way to tell without knowing what sort of executable it is ? Is it a wrapped zip/rar self extractor , a custom installer, windows resources, something else ? if you don't know what it is, load it into notepad or wordpad and scan it for recognisable text with maybe a copyight pkware or such give a clue to what it is. Typically theylll be close to the top of the file if its a self extractor.

09-20-2003, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	well which installer it uses would be nice whats the software you are trying to install ? some of them are a glorified cab wrapper, so you can often pull them out with a cabviewer.